Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC)

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This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a virtual meeting of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) to be held on October 27, 2026, and October 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The meeting is open to the public. The agenda provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the business before the MHCC.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65251-65252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20953]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-6549-N-04]


Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Manufactured 
Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC)

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing 
Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a 
virtual meeting of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) 
to be held on October 27, 2026, and October 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. 
to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The meeting is open to the 
public. The agenda provides an opportunity for interested parties to 
comment on the business before the MHCC.

DATES: The MHCC meeting will be held on October 27, 2026 and October 
28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via teleconference. The 
teleconference number for the meeting is:
    Phone: (669) 444-9171.
    Meeting ID: 865 0804 1852.
    To access the webinar, use the following link: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86508041852">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86508041852</a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Jo Houton, Administrator, Office 
of Manufactured Housing Programs, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 9252, Washington, DC 20410, 
telephone (202) 708-6423 (this is not a toll-free number). HUD welcomes 
and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard 
of hearing, as well as from individuals with speech or communication 
disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone 
call, please visit <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs">https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs</a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Notice of these meetings is provided in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and implementing regulations. 5 U.S.C. 
1009(a)(2), 41 CFR 102-3.150. The Manufactured Housing Consensus 
Committee (MHCC) was established by the National Manufactured Housing 
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. Public Law 93-383, 88 
Stat. 633, codified at 42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. This Act was later 
amended by the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 
106-569, 114 Stat. 2944). Under 42 U.S.C. 5403, the purposes of the 
MHCC are to:
    (1) Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, 
revise, and interpret the Federal manufactured housing construction and 
safety standards in accordance with subsection 5403(a);
    (2) Provide periodic recommendations to the Secretary to adopt, 
revise, and interpret the procedural and enforcement regulations, 
including regulations specifying the permissible scope and conduct of 
monitoring, in accordance with subsection 5403(b); and
    (3) Be organized and carry out its business in a manner that 
guarantees a fair opportunity for the expression and consideration of 
various positions and for public participation.
    The MHCC is deemed an advisory committee not composed of Federal 
employees.

Public Comment

    Interested parties wishing to make comments on the business of the 
MHCC are encouraged to register by or before Wednesday, October 21, 
2026, by contacting HUD's Administering Organization (AO) for the MHCC, 
Home Innovation Research Labs; Attention: John Peavy and Tynica Stefun, 
400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, or email to 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ff92979c9cbf9790929a96919190899e8b969091d19c9092"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8be6e3e8e8cbe3e4e6eee2e5e5e4fdeaffe2e4e5a5e8e4e6">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> or call 1-888-602-4663. Written comments should 
be submitted on or before Monday, October 19, 2026, to give MHCC 
members an opportunity to review the comments and come prepared to the 
meeting. Timely submission of comments will allow adequate opportunity 
to consider stakeholder input and help facilitate meaningful 
discussions. The MHCC strives to accommodate citizen comments to the 
extent possible within the time constraints of the meeting agenda. 
Advance registration is strongly encouraged. The MHCC will provide an 
opportunity for public comments on specific matters before the MHCC.
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD), 
Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, is providing an opportunity 
for the MHCC to discuss standards for new rules it is responsible to 
promulgate under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, enacted on July 
11, 2026, which amends the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety 
Standards Act of 1974 (Section 603 (42 U.S.C. 5402) and Section 604 (42 
U.S.C. 5403). Specifically, HUD seeks the input of the MHCC to identify 
the necessary changes to the standards for manufactured housing as it 
relates to the removal of the permanent chassis on the lowest floor, 
including anticipated costs and benefits. HUD also seeks MHCC input on 
state certifications and recertification that verify that certain state 
laws treat manufactured homes without a chassis in parity with 
manufactured homes with a chassis.
    HUD is scheduling this meeting with the MHCC to allow robust 
discussion, analysis, and consideration as the committee is responsible 
for providing recommendations to the Secretary for the purposes of 
proceeding with changes to the standards. This meeting is scheduled for 
two days to provide sufficient time for thorough consideration and 
collection of MHCC recommendations. HUD, therefore, strongly encourages 
active participation by committee members, stakeholders, and other 
interested parties.

Tentative Agenda for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

(1) Call to Order--MHCC Chair & Mary Jo Houton, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO)
(2) Roll Call--AO
(3) Opening Remarks--Office of Manufactured Housing Programs Deputy 
Assistant Secretary, DFO, & MHCC Chair
(4) Introductions;
(a) MHCC Members;
(b) HUD Staff; and
(c) Guests.

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(5) Administrative Announcements--DFO & AO
(6) Public Comment Period--30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up 
with AO)
(7) 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Introduction and Overview
(8) Permanent Chassis Removal Requirements
(9) Public Comment Period--30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up 
with AO)
(10) Wrap Up--DFO & AO
(11) Adjourn for the Day

Tentative Agenda for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

(1) Reconvene Meeting--MHCC Chair & DFO
(2) Call to Order--MHCC Chair & Mary Jo Houton, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO)
(3) Roll Call--AO
(4) Opening Remarks--MHCC Chair & DFO
(5) Administrative Announcements--DFO & AO
(6) Public Comment Period--30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up 
with AO)
(7) State Certification and Re-Certification Framework
(8) Public Comment Period--30 minutes (Public Encouraged to Sign Up 
with AO)
(9) Wrap Up--DFO & AO
(10) Meeting Adjourned

Joseph M. Gormley,
President of the Government National Mortgage Association, Performing 
the delegable duties of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal 
Housing Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 2026-20953 Filed 10-13-26; 8:45 am]
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